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In the United States, there are approximately 17,810 new spinal cord injury cases each year, significantly impacting individuals and their families. Traumatic accidents like falls, car crashes, or even intentional violence are leading causes of spinal cord injuries.
In that situation, you should always explore every avenue of their legal rights since you could be eligible for financial reimbursement for your losses. If someone else caused your accident, then they might be held financially responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Going over the specifics of your case with Chicago spinal cord injury lawyers will help you get a clear picture of your rights and options.
The lawyers here at Kermani LLP can help you understand your legal situation and work through the challenges you face during a spinal cord injury claim. Learn everything you need to know about getting started on a legal claim below.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries Explained
A spinal cord injury is usually very serious. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of people who sustain a spinal injury will fully recover from what happened. That’s because when the initial injury occurs, spinal cord swelling causes specific changes in the body. The swelling will go down, but changes to the body will be long-lasting and often permanent. Chronic pain is typically the most pervasive symptom.
There are four main types of spinal injuries, which are classified based on the anatomy of the spine and where the injury occurred. Cervical spinal cord injuries occur in the neck area and often result in a loss of function in the arms and legs, leading to paralysis and numbness. Thoracic spinal cord injuries happen in the chest area. These injuries impact the chest and legs and could lead to paraplegia. Lumbar spinal cord injuries impact the hip bone and pelvis area, and sacral injuries impact the pelvis to the end of the spinal column. These injuries both lead to a loss of function in the hips and legs.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Chicago
Jarring and traumatic accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord injuries in Chicago and across the country. Here are a few examples of scenarios that are commonly reported causes of spinal cord injury accidents:
- Car accidents;
- Slip and fall accidents;
- Intentional assaults;
- Gun violence;
- Sport-related injuries;
- Cancer, infections, and other medical conditions.
When you’ve been hurt, it’s important to determine what caused the incident. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, an investigation may have taken place. If someone else potentially caused your accident, then you could have legal recourse.
Navigating Your Chicago Spinal Cord Injury Claim
Do you believe that someone else’s negligence may have caused your spinal cord injury? If so, then you might be able to receive economic support for your losses by filing a claim against the negligent party.
- You’ll want to identify who may be responsible.
- You’ll need to calculate the value of your claim by considering all of your losses, like your medical bills and lost wages.
- From there, you’ll file your claim and start negotiating with the other party. Most people find it easier to hire an attorney rather than go through this process alone.
Immediate Steps to Take After a Spinal Cord Injury in Chicago
Some of the most crucial moments of your claim will happen in the immediate aftermath of the accident. There are a few things you need to do to preserve your rights and protect yourself, including:
- Report the accident (police, property owner, employee at a business, your employer, or a co-worker).
- Get medical care.
- Keep a record of your losses.
- Get in touch with an attorney.
Understanding Your Legal Rights and Options in Illinois
When someone else caused your accident and injury, you have the legal right to compensation, but it’s up to you to get informed, file your claim, build up your case, and pursue what you deserve. Typically, personal injury lawyers are the best way to navigate your situation and understand your rights and options. Keep in mind that there is also a time limit to your rights to file a claim. In most cases, you only have two years to file for compensation.
Seeking Compensation for Spinal Cord Injuries in Chicago
The effects of spine injury are usually significant and long-lasting, so you want to make sure that your injury claim takes that into account. Do not accept a settlement that isn’t reflective of the severity of your injury or losses, and don’t trust insurance agents to have your best interests at heart. Before seeking compensation for your injuries, fully outline, document, and investigate your losses. Consider how your injury might impact your future as a whole and work that into your settlement amount.
Why You Should Choose Kermani LLP for Your Chicago Case?
Here at Kermani LLP, our experienced attorneys can help you consider your long-term losses. We can also provide access to resources, like expert medical witnesses who can testify on your behalf about the seriousness of your condition. While searching for a spinal cord injury lawyer in Chicago, you also want to see proven results. Check out our history of success to confirm why you should work with us.
Schedule Your Free Consultation in Chicago Today
Hiring a Chicago spinal cord injury attorney to represent you throughout the legal process of filing your claim isn’t a requirement, but it will prove to be a massive advantage. The right lawyer will help ease your stress by confidently and competently taking charge of building up your case, securing evidence, leading any necessary investigations, negotiating with the other party, and preparing everything for court if necessary.
Are you ready to get started? Contact our team at Kermani LLP now to schedule a meeting where we can discuss your spinal cord injury in more detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the long-term impacts of a spinal cord injury?
The long-term impacts of a spinal cord injury vary depending on the severity and location of the damage. In some cases, the injury will lead to permanent alterations in a person’s mobility, strength, flexibility, feeling, and bodily functions. In these situations, the person may never be able to become as independent as they once were. Unfortunately, some may need permanent, consistent medical monitoring.
Even if the person is able to recover, long-term impacts are still to be expected. More moderate injuries that lead to a semi-full recovery can leave the person at a significant risk of future injuries, fractures, and osteoporosis. Muscle tone could be affected for a significant length of time, and the person could also experience muscle spasms and chronic pain.
How can a Chicago attorney help with a spinal cord injury claim?
Laws in Chicago are on your side when your accident was caused by someone else, and a lawyer’s role is to help you leverage those laws to your advantage. Your attorney will help you make an informed decision about whether to file a claim, document your losses by securing the right proof, file the right paperwork to initiate your claim, negotiate with the other party, go to court if necessary, and advocate for you all along the way.
In the best cases, your attorney will help you secure the maximum level of compensation allotted to you under the law.
What evidence is needed for a spinal cord injury lawsuit in Illinois?
In order to win your spinal cord injury lawsuit in Illinois, you need to secure enough evidence to prove:
- The other party had a legal duty to provide for your care.
- The other party failed to uphold their duty of care.
- The breach in the duty of care directly caused the accident.
- The accident caused your spinal cord injury and specific losses.
You’ll need evidence that proves who was at fault and the severity of your damages. You can collect evidence like medical bills, a diagnosis from your doctor, property damage repair bills, letters from your employer showing how much income you’re losing, and proof that your injury will require long-term care. To prove who was at fault, you may need to get physical evidence like police reports, photographs, witness statements, or even video footage of the accident.
How do I document my injuries for a spinal cord injury claim in Chicago?
The documentation process for your injuries should begin as soon as you have your first hospital visit. The hospital will provide you with some form of diagnosis and a bill. You’ll want to save a copy of both of these. Next, save a copy of every expense you start to endure as a result of your injury.
Can I claim on behalf of a loved one with a spinal cord injury in Chicago?
Yes. You can make a claim on behalf of a loved one who suffered a serious spinal cord injury in Illinois. In these situations, it’s best to get direct legal advice from a lawyer who can consider your specific circumstances. That said, it’s usually possible to file a claim for your loved one when they’ve become incapacitated or when they’ve been fatally injured.
How do Chicago laws impact spinal cord injury claims?
In Illinois, most accidents are handled on an at-fault basis. That means if your spinal cord injury was caused by someone else’s negligent behavior, then laws in Chicago allow you to pursue financial reimbursement for the losses you sustain. There are no laws limiting the amount of damages you can file for in Illinois.
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